Evanston, Illinois, United States
Differences are central to broadening our perspectives, creating thoughtful leaders and sparking new ideas. So, we are diligent about creating an environment that is inclusive and truly diverse. Our students, faculty and staff come from different backgrounds - intellectually, ethnically, economically and geographically - and we wouldn't have it any other way.
- #24 Ranking
- 74 Masters
- Private Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (18)
- MSiA Analytics
- M.Sc. Biostatistics
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Clinical Investigation
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- Master Genetic Counseling
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Neurobiology
- M.Sc. Physics
- Master Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Master Public Health
Business & Management (16)
- M.Sc. Communication
- Master Engineering Management
- M.B.A. Evening and Weekend MBA
- M.B.A. Executive MBA
- LL.M. Full-Time LLM Tax
- M.Sc. Project Management
- M.B.A. Two-Year MBA
Medicine & Health (16)
- M.Sc. Biostatistics
- M.Sc. Clinical Investigation
- Master Genetic Counseling
- MSGH Global Health
- M.Sc. Health Communication
- M.Sc. Health Informatics
- Master Physician Assistant
- Master Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Master Public Health
- M.Sc. Regulatory Compliance
Arts, Design & Architecture (14)
- MM Conducting
- MFA Directing
- M.A. Liberal Studies
- MM Percussion
- M.F.A. Stage Design
- MM Woodwinds
Engineering & Technology (13)
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Computer Engineering
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- Master Engineering Management
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Robotics
Computer Science & IT (11)
- MSiA Analytics
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- M.Sc. Computer Engineering
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Geotechnical Engineering
- M.Sc. Health Informatics
- M.Sc. Information Systems
- M.Sc. Information Technology
Social Sciences (10)
- M.A. Counseling
- M.B.A. Executive MBA
- M.Sc. Health Communication
- MSED Learning Sciences
- M.Sc. Project Management
Humanities (5)
- M.A. Liberal Studies
- MALit Literature
- M.A. Writing
Education & Training (4)
- M.A. Counseling
- Master Genetic Counseling
- MSED Learning Sciences
Law (4)
- LL.M. Full-Time LLM Tax
- M.Sc. Law
- LL.M. Part-Time LLM Tax
Journalism & Media (3)
- M.Sc. Journalism
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
About
History
On May 31, 1850, nine men gathered to begin planning a university that would serve the Northwest Territory. In 1853, the founders purchased a 379-acre tract of land on the shore of Lake Michigan 12 miles north of Chicago. They established a campus and developed the land near it, naming the surrounding town Evanston in honor of one of the University's founders, John Evans.
Education
With a vast array of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, Northwestern provides students at every level with hundreds of options to suit their personal academic goals.
Research
With well over one hundred research institutes and centers associated with the university, its colleges and schools, and its medical facilities, you’re never far away from the next new discovery. Some of our most exciting coursework includes:
- The flagship NUvention course and Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at The Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
- Harvey Kapnick Business Institutions Program, which grants an undergraduate minor as well as courses
- Northwestern Law's full- or part-time Master of Science in Law program
- Courses in Kellogg's "Discover. Test. Launch" entrepreneurship track through the Levy Entrepreneurial Institute
Career
The mission of Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) is to foster excellence in career development, preparation, and professional opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and alumni by providing comprehensive services and programming and by promoting strong partnerships with employers, academic departments, and the university community.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
24 -2
2020
22 3
2019
25
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
24
2020
24
2019
24
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
29 2
2020
31 3
2019
34
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
30 -1
2019
29 -4
2018
25
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
All undergraduate students have the option to live in our residence halls, residential colleges, residential communities, and special-interest housing. We have 13 traditional residence halls on campus, ranging from residences with as few as 25 students to larger residences with more than 500.
Library services
As some of the busiest buildings on campus, the libraries serve over 1 million visitors annually. They come for immense and varied collections, databases and electronic journals, governmental information and more. Northwestern’s Libraries rank 12th among private universities in the United States.
ICT services
The IT Service Catalog defines and categorizes information technology services provided to the Northwestern community. The goal is to allow faculty, staff, and students to quickly identify and order services and to enhance understanding of what each service provides. A general description is provided for each service along with a link to order.
Medical services
The Health Service on both the Chicago and Evanston campuses provide general medical and women's health appointments with physicians or nurse practitioners, as well as immunizations, sports medicine, laboratory services, STD testing and more.
Student Life
Campus life
A Quintessential College Town
On the Evanston campus, you'll find beaches, shops, coffee houses, restaurants, and theaters just down the street from classrooms, labs and lecture halls.
A Global City
Located in the bustling Streeterville neighborhood, our Chicago campus is close to attractions such as the Magnificent Mile, the Museum of Contemporary Art and John Hancock Center.
Sports facilities
Men's Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golfschedul
- Soccers
- Swimming & Diving
- Tenniss
- Wrestling
- Band And Cheer
- Spirit Squads
- Marching Band
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Student clubs
- .dev
- 1838 Chicago/Shepard Hall/Allison Hall
- 33+ Somos Latinos Unidos
- 3D4E - 3D Printing for Everyone
- 560 Lincoln/Kemper
Accreditation
Northwestern University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Student Reviews
quick study
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
it was quick study and I had to write 25000 words or 50-100 pages at least theses and because I am a quick study i managed to finish my theses before deadline , that is why i am satisfied
Northwestern also is reaaallly pretty
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Northwestern is filled with incredibly passionate people who are also funny, humble, kind, and hard-working. While NU falls into the same trappings of any elite university (i.e. competitiveness, classism, performativeness), I think the extent of these are way less than most because we're located in the midwest and there is a culture of kindness and authenticity. I've met...
International Experience at Northwestern
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I have only had limited experiences at this school, but I do know that the school has a great support system for students
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